The advisory highlights potential hazards for small craft operators due to strong northeast winds and elevated wave heights. Waves could reach occasional heights of up to 7 feet, particularly along Lake Ontario. These conditions may lead to difficulty in navigation and increased risk of capsizing for smaller vessels. Recreational boaters and anglers are urged to avoid venturing out during the advisory period unless absolutely necessary. The affected areas include Dunkirk to Buffalo along Lake Erie and multiple locations along Lake Ontario, such as Hamlin Beach and Sodus Bay.